OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

88V135000

Seats

Reported Aug 11, 1988 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Summary

THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS).

Consequence

THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy

MANUALLY SEAT THE SEATBACK ON THE BASE.

Notes

SYSTEM: SEATBACK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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